City of Lomita

2026 Special Municipal Election

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Information on Lomita’s Measure LW

The City of Lomita will hold a Special Municipal Election on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

On March 3, the Lomita City Council unanimously placed the City of Lomita Local Control and City Services Measure — Measure LW, a 1/4 cent sales tax measure — on the June 2 ballot.

A snapshot from an official election ballot or information pamphlet presents a measure for the City of Lomita. The top of the image features a red banner with bold, white text that reads, 'CITY OF LOMITA – (1)' and below that, 'VOTE PASSAGE – Majority Vote 50%+1'. Below the banner, the main text block, labeled 'LW-' on the left, details the measure: '“City of Lomita Local Control/Services Measure. To maintain Lomita's long-term financial stability and general city services, including sheriff/emergency response; theft/burglary/property crime prevention; keep public parks/public areas safe/clean; repair streets/potholes, old stormwater/sewer pipes; maintain parks and gang prevention efforts; address homelessness, shall a measure be adopted establishing a ¼ ¢ local sales tax, providing approximately $650,000 annually until ended by voters, requiring audits/public spending disclosure, all funds, locally controlled?”' Under the measure's description, the final section provides a list of supporters: 'Supporters: Cindy Segawa, Mayor; Lomita Firefighter Assn; Robert Luna, Sheriff; C.Chartier, Grocery Outlet Owner; J.Bayouth, Harrys BBQ Owner Opponents: None submitted.'

Water engineers have identified City water and sewer pipes, some of which are 90 years old, that are at risk of failure if not upgraded. The City has declared a fiscal emergency because the cost of upgrading this aging infrastructure could drain the City’s financial reserves. If enacted Measure LW can address these needs.

The City Council placed Measure LW on the ballot to address community-identified priorities such as crime prevention (including thefts, burglaries and property crimes); keeping parks and public areas safe and clean; maintaining neighborhood sheriff patrols and emergency response; repairing streets and potholes; upgrading stormwater and sewer pipes, some of which are 90 years old; and maintaining Lomita’s long-term financial stability.

If Measure LW is not enacted, L.A. County could seize this money and use it themselves. If enacted, Measure LW keeps taxpayer dollars local, for the benefit of Lomita residents.

Measure LW requires all revenue is collected and spent only to benefit Lomita residents and businesses by maintaining City services and addressing local priorities.

Please ensure that your Lomita vote is counted! Recent USPS operational changes mean that ballots mailed late may not be counted in time. In light of these changes, if you plan to return your ballot by mail, please do so early and no later than Wednesday, May 27.

Ballots may also be returned to an official drop box or vote center. Please visit the Los Angeles County website for more information.

 

Related Documents

City of Lomita

2025 Special Statewide Election

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

California will conduct a Statewide Special Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, regarding Congressional Redistricting (Proposition 50). California voters will decide on Proposition 50, a constitutional amendment that, if passed, would temporarily suspend the state’s current congressional districts and allow for a new congressional district map for the 2026 through 2030 elections.

All active registered California voters were mailed a Vote-by-Mail ballot beginning Oct. 6, 2025.

The Tom Rico Community Room, located at Lomita Park, 24428 Eshelman Avenue, will be open as a 4-day vote center beginning Saturday, November 1, 2025, through Election Day on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The hours of operation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with extended hours until 8:00 on election day.

Residents can vote at any election center in the Los Angeles County area or can drop off ballots at any ballot box until 8:00 p.m. on election day. There is a ballot box located in front of the Lomita Library, 24200 Narbonne Avenue. For more vote center information, click on the following link: https://www.lavote.gov/home/voting-elections/current-elections/find-my-election-information

Additional Resources

City of Lomita

General Municipal Election

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Lomita Park Serves as a 4-day Vote Center for the November 2024 Election

The Tom Rico Community Room, located at Lomita Park, 24428 Eshelman Avenue, will be open as a 4-day vote center beginning Saturday, November 2, 2024, through Election Day on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.  The hours of operation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with extended hours until 8:00 on election day.  Residents can vote at any election center in the Los Angeles County area or can drop off ballots at any ballot box until 8:00 p.m. on election day. There is a ballot box located in front of the Lomita Library, 24200 Narbonne Avenue. For more vote center information, click on the following link: https://www.lavote.gov/home/voting-elections/current-elections/find-my-election-information

CITY OF LOMITA
CANDIDATE INFORMATION
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024

OFFICES UP FOR ELECTION:

  • One Council seat in District No. 2 for a 4-year term
  • One Council seat in District No. 4 for a 4-year term

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be a United States Citizen
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must be a registered voter residing in one of the listed districts at the time the nominations papers are issued.

FILING PERIOD:
(Elections Code 10220)

Nomination period opens: Monday, July 15, 2024
Nomination period closes: Friday, August 9, 2024

Appointments should be made by calling the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 325-7110.

Nomination papers shall have not less than 20 signatures nor more than 30 signatures of registered voters in the City of Lomita. Signatures must be obtained from registered voters residing in the same district.

For more information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 325-7110.  City Clerk’s Office hours are: Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and alternating Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Lomita City Hall is closed alternating Fridays.

Filer Date Filed Date Due Statement Type Position
Ruben Lechuga September 25, 2024 September 26, 2024 Pre-election City Council
Bill Uphoff September 25, 2024 September 26, 2024 Pre-election City Council
Barry Waite September 25, 2024 September 26, 2024 Pre-election City Council
Kyle Wade September 26, 2024 September 26, 2024 Pre-election City Council
Bill Uphoff October 22, 2024 October 24, 2024 Pre-election City Council
Barry Waite October 24, 2024 October 24, 2024 Pre-election City Council
Kyle Wade October 24, 2024 October 24, 2024 Pre-election City Council

 

The City of Lomita General Municipal Elections are held in November of even-numbered years.

Notice of Appointment in Lieu of Election

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 10229 of the Elections Code of the State of California that the City Council of the City of Lomita appointed the following nominees to the office of City Council for full four-year terms from 2022-2026 at a duly noticed special City Council meeting held on August 23, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.

Cindy Segawa
Mark Waronek
James Gazeley

The persons appointed shall qualify and take office and serve exactly as if elected at a municipal election for the office.

The Municipal General Election scheduled for November 8, 2022, in the City of Lomita has been cancelled.

Nominating Papers Issued for the November 8, 2022 Election

Notice of Candidates – Election Cancellation

2022 Candidate Information Sheet